Position Overview

The Merchandise Accounts Payable Manager will support the Accounts Payable Sr. Manager in the overall daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department for all aspects of Merchandise Accounts Payables, including staff training and development. Serve as the liaison for Company Personnel and Vendor Community in resolution of Accounts Payable issues. Completes the month end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audits of related accounts. Oversee testing and implementation of modifications to accounts payable systems; provide coordination with internal and external auditors for periodic reviews and SOX compliance; support all corporate, store and vendor process improvements and initiatives. The role will be responsible for the development, preparation and review of all monthly reporting deliverables, including the Monthly Operating Reports, Key Performance indicators and other reporting as defined. The role will oversee the preparation of client assistance deliverables for quarterly and annual financial statement audits, as well as other special projects as determined.

A Day in the Life

• Oversee all Merchandise Accounts Payable functions and manage departmental personnel, in all aspects of accounts payable including preparation and filing of required reports and payments to all vendors and organizations; as well as assigning and prioritizing tasks as defined in conjunction with the Department’s Senior Management team.
• Prior to payment processes ensure all transactions and exceptions have been reviewed and verified. 
• Analyzes data to determine trends and forecasts to assist in Company strategic planning and communicates such information to senior management.
• Develop and direct process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area.  Escalate and resolve issues proactively.
• Develops, prepares and reviews all monthly reporting deliverables for management use.
• Manage all AP related monthly closing of financial records and postings and ensure monthly reconciliations have been completed in accordance with the month end close schedule. 
• Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies around AP functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and SOX Controls.

• Develop and maintain partner relationships with Vendor community, Business Units, Supply Chain (DC’s), Buyers and Corporate stakeholders.
• Development of staff for functional areas.

 

Number of employees supervised:                    

Direct: 10              

Indirect: 0

You'll Come With

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred.

 

Licenses/Certification/Registration:  N/A

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• 5 to 7 years of accounts payable experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience required
• Retail experience preferred but not required
• Considerable knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers and external parties
• Ability to lead a team towards a common goal
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
• Ability to recommend staffing needs and hire appropriate resources
• Ability to work with associates at all levels within the organization
• Understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!  

Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00